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Post by finsup on Nov 18, 2020 22:34:05 GMT
If I didn’t want to spend Le Crueset money but wanted to purchase a good Dutch oven as a Christmas gift, what would you recommend?
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Post by snugglebutter on Nov 18, 2020 22:39:15 GMT
Lodge! I love mine.
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naby64
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Post by naby64 on Nov 18, 2020 22:39:21 GMT
Staub is good and you can sometimes find them at Tuesday Morning. I have a Lodge one that I got on Amazon. I have heard good things on the Amazon Basics brand dutch ovens.
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Nov 18, 2020 22:42:21 GMT
Lodge or Tramontina
Also, if you're a Costco member, they recently had a set of 2 LeCreuset dutch ovens for a decent price. I don't know if they're still available - it was a few weeks ago that I saw them. But it might be worth checking there.
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Post by finsup on Nov 18, 2020 22:52:49 GMT
Thank you, ladies! Sadly, we have no Costco here in Maine, but it looks like I could order a set of 2 Tramontina from them online without getting a membership. I’ll check out Sam’s club and Amazon too and take a peek at all the brands you mentioned.
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Post by janeinbama on Nov 18, 2020 23:23:06 GMT
If you have a Le Crueset outlet nearby, you may be able to find a reasonably priced one. WE have also found them at HomeGoods and TJ Maxx. I would get Lodge as my 2nd choice. Staub is as high as LC. That's a great present.
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Post by melodyesch on Nov 19, 2020 0:15:26 GMT
My FIL had a Food Network brand that you can get from Kohl’s. We brought it home when cleaning out their house. I love that thing, but have no other to compare it with.
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Post by littlemama on Nov 19, 2020 0:24:46 GMT
Lodge is excellent. Mine is a Martha Stewart from Macy's several years ago. Both of those are well under $100.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2020 0:28:10 GMT
Le Creuset is having black friday sales.
William-Sonoma is also having great sales on Le Creuset.
I have tried 2 other brands and honestly, except for Staub, nothing compares in quality, weight, durability, and cooking.
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Post by DandiLion on Nov 19, 2020 0:31:42 GMT
I just bought the set of 2 at Costco last week for my daughter-in-law and they were so nice and such a great deal.
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Post by bianca42 on Nov 19, 2020 0:42:09 GMT
My FIL had a Food Network brand that you can get from Kohl’s. We brought it home when cleaning out their house. I love that thing, but have no other to compare it with. I’ve had this one for a few years and I love it...but also have nothing to compare it to. |
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Post by tkdmom on Nov 19, 2020 1:24:42 GMT
Lodge. Kohls with a coupon is a good price.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Nov 19, 2020 1:35:02 GMT
Be aware that the Lodge enameled cast iron is made in China. It will not be the same quality as a Le Creuset or Staub. The plain cast iron Lodge dutch ovens are still made in the US and of better quality. If giving that though, make sure the recipient is willing to do the upkeep of cast iron (non enameled).
Check the Black Friday sales. Last year, or the year before, I was able to get the 5.5 qt Staub cocotte for $99 from Williams Sonoma. It was an excellent deal and has been an excellent dutch oven.
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Post by hop2 on Nov 19, 2020 2:14:59 GMT
I’m another vote for lodge
And I even I prefer the regular cast iron. But their enameled ones are good too
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Post by huskermom98 on Nov 19, 2020 3:06:19 GMT
I bought a Tramontina enameled cast iron pot a year ago at Sams and really like it. Just used it last night to make a really good pot roast.
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